John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 15:7
7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. Ver. 7. And when there had been much disputing ] Each part striving for victory, till the apostles stood up and determined. It was no matter between Austin and Jerome, in their disputations, who gained the day; they would both win, by understanding their errors.... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 15:6
6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. Ver. 6. And the apostles and elders, &c. ] This was the first Christian council. The four following general councils, a Gregory the Great held of equal authority almost with the four Gospels. In posterioribus conciliis (saith Luther) nunquam de fide, sed semper de opinionibus et quaestionibus fuit disputatum: ut mihi conciliorum nomen pene tam suspectum et invisum sit quam nomen liberi arbitrii. He fitly... read more